How often is 31 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 31 has been drawn 81 times in 939 draws — the 3rd most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 236 times, 1st of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 13.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (21% above).
How long has 31 gone without being drawn?
The longest 31 has gone without being drawn is 40 draws, between its appearances on February 22, 2019 and July 16, 2019. Its current gap is 3 draws, shorter than its average gap of 9.3 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Mega Millions: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 2 consecutive draws on record, from August 10, 2004 to August 13, 2004. Its first appearance in the record was on June 28, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 31?
Since October 31, 2017, 31 has been drawn alongside 2 and 19 11 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 8 (10), 11 (8), 18 (8). The fewest: 36 (1), 60 (1), 70 (1), 17 (2), 21 (2).
31 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2003, drawn 15 times in 104 draws (4th that year); its quietest was 2026, 3 times in 86 draws (tied 63rd).
| Year | Times 31 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | tied 63rd | 86 |
| 2025 | 14 | tied 1st | 104 |
| 2024 | 9 | tied 11th | 105 |
| 2023 | 6 | tied 46th | 104 |
| 2022 | 6 | tied 42nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 9 | tied 15th | 105 |
| 2020 | 11 | tied 3rd | 104 |
| 2019 | 11 | tied 7th | 105 |
| 2018 | 11 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2017 | 9 | tied 6th | 74 |
| 2016 | 9 | tied 3rd | 75 |
| 2015 | 7 | tied 13th | 74 |
| 2014 | 11 | tied 2nd | 80 |
| 2013 | 6 | tied 45th | 100 |
| 2012 | 7 | tied 38th | 104 |
| 2011 | 12 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2010 | 14 | tied 4th | 105 |
| 2009 | 10 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2008 | 9 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2007 | 10 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2006 | 10 | tied 19th | 104 |
| 2005 | 10 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2004 | 8 | tied 34th | 105 |
| 2003 | 15 | 4th | 104 |
| 2002 | 9 | tied 6th | 66 |
When was 31 last drawn?
Number 31 was last drawn on Fri, Oct 16, 2026 (3 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 2, 15, 31, 41, 68, Mega Ball 11. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 31: Jul 7, 2026; Apr 3, 2026; Dec 26, 2025; Nov 25, 2025; Nov 21, 2025.
31 by draw day
Across the full record, 31 has come up 116 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 120 times in 1,223 Friday draws.
These are counts of past Mega Millions draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 31 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 31 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/31. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.